Lone Star Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The Lone Star Film Festival is a premier nonprofit event in Fort Worth, Texas, established in 2007 by Johnny Langdon and Bill Paxton to celebrate cinematic arts and showcase the city's film industry. Notable for being ranked a "Top 50 Film Festival" by MovieMaker Magazine, it is the leading festival of its kind in North Texas and features a diverse mix of narrative features, documentaries, and short films, with approximately one-quarter to over half of selections filmed in Texas.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+34 pts)
- 19 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 209 W. 2nd Street Suite 248 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 United States
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2007
Venue
209 W. 2nd Street Suite 248 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 United States
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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